Hurstwood Financial Planning

10/03/2026

Investing rule: Don’t let emotions run your portfolio.

Emotional biases can lead to poor decisions when fear or excitement replaces rational thinking.

Great investors manage both money and emotions. Want to curb impulsive decisions- read my insights. Link in bio

15/08/2025

Two things -
1- I must be working too hard as I completely forgot to celebrate Hurstwood's 5th Birthday in June. Thank you to all my wonderful clients for your support over the past 5 years, I look forward to the next 5!

2- Why travelling the world is good for you - in my blog (link below) I explore the benefits of travelling, something I'd like to do more of. How many of you get a creativity boost when you escape the office and experience new things and new places 😎

https://hurstwoodfp.co.uk/why-travelling-the-world-is-good-for-you/

06/03/2025

I was surprised to read today ....Almost one in five (19 per cent) women do not know where to get financial advice from, research from Scottish Widows has revealed. The research, which surveyed 2,110 UK adults in January of this year, found several indications of a lack of confidence and knowledge around financial advice with women compared to men.

If you want financial advice, please contact me. It costs nothing to have a chat 🙂

25/02/2025

Is it nearly April again already... 7 allowances you might want to use before the end of the tax year...
https://hurstwoodfp.co.uk/guide-7-allowances-you-might-want-to-use-before-the-end-of-the-2024-25-tax-year/

When a new tax year starts, many allowances reset. So, checking if you could use these valuable allowances before 5 April 2025, when the 2024/25 tax year ends, might help your money go further. It’s important to understand which allowances fit into your financial plan and suit your goals. So, this...

18/02/2025

I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: Consumer Duty: Delivering Good Client Outcomes from Professional Education at King’s!

A focus on investing sustainably is a growing trend in the investment industry, as more investors are seeking to align their portfolios with the need to mitigate the risks of climate change, threats to biodiversity and growing social inequality. ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) also identifies the opportunities and value that can be created from sustainable business.

26/09/2024

Revealed: How long will you spend in retirement as more people than ever reach 100?

https://hurstwoodfp.co.uk/revealed-how-long-will-you-spend-in-retirement-as-more-people-than-ever-reach-100/

When you’re nearing retirement there are a lot of big decisions you need to make. From when to retire to how much income to take from your pension, how long you will spend in retirement is a crucial piece of information. And it’s not something you should put off thinking about until you’re rea...

21/05/2024

What's "enough" when selling your business?
Having a financial plan can help you calculate your magic number 👇
https://hurstwoodfp.co.uk/how-to-calculate-whats-enough-when-selling-your-business/

12/03/2024

Preserving family wealth 💗 How to protect financial gifts to your children from relationship breakdowns - read my guide here...
https://hurstwoodfp.co.uk/how-to-protect-financial-gifts-to-your-children-from-relationship-breakdowns/

06/03/2024

All the winners and losers from the 2024 Spring Budget - read my summary here
https://hurstwoodfp.co.uk/all-the-winners-and-losers-from-the-2024-spring-budget/

28/02/2024

You will often have a range of choices available to you about how you access your pension. One such method is an annuity, which could provide you with a reliable income. Read my free guide to annuities....

https://hurstwoodfp.co.uk/guide-everything-you-need-to-know-about-annuities-when-creating-a-retirement-income/

23/01/2024

Get ahead with some self care for your finances - 7 allowances you might want to take advantage of before the end of the tax year .....
https://hurstwoodfp.co.uk/guide-7-allowances-you-might-want-to-use-before-the-end-of-the-2023-24-tax-year/

08/12/2023

Planning for your retirement? Read my guide to simple steps you can take now....
https://hurstwoodfp.co.uk/5-practical-steps-you-could-take-this-year-if-you-want-to-retire-in-2024/